Pumping Iron with Zemekone and Icehog3 [Archive] - Page 25

BLKSVT

10-09-2012, 12:34 PM

At 47 and haven't worked out in over 10 years, I started back 4 months ago and I am really happy with my progress...went from 150 on the bench to 275-6 times and see and feel a huge difference. Amazing the memory your muscles have....I think my wife even likes the progress!!!

Adriftpanda

10-15-2012, 04:57 PM

Blasted chest today and then went to inside the gym to try and dunk, fail. Close but kept getting hung.

Where are my supplements geRRy! :noon

icehog3

10-15-2012, 04:58 PM

Blasted chest today and then went to inside the gym to try and dunk, fail. Close but kept getting hung.

Where are my supplements geRRy! :noon

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/GerryMEBOTL4.jpg

Me too!

icehog3

10-17-2012, 05:19 PM

Back day tomorrow after giving my shoulder some rest. Feels better the last couple days, but pretty sure this is just something I will need to deal with and/or work around for good now.

Adriftpanda

10-17-2012, 06:28 PM

You forgot something Tom... :r

icehog3

10-17-2012, 06:33 PM

You forgot something Tom... :r

geRRy!! Where are Huy's and my samples???? :lr :lr

DBall

10-18-2012, 08:26 AM

geRRy!! Where are Huy's and my samples???? :lr :lr

Hey... I want samples too! These guys already are huge... I'm still small!

Being double jointed in my shoulder can cause some really crappy problems... like when I'm holding weight and it pops out of socket. Ugh. Happened again 2 days ago but, luckily, didn't hurt myself too bad...

icehog3

10-18-2012, 11:15 AM

That sucks, Dan.....at least you're young. Wait until you've been lifting for 35 years and that sh!t happens, UGH. :r

mosesbotbol

10-18-2012, 11:38 AM

That sucks, Dan.....at least you're young. Wait until you've been lifting for 35 years and that sh!t happens, UGH. :r

No kidding

My right shoulder creeks like an old rocking chair when I do pull up's. One of my favorite exercises has been off my routine since last year...

icehog3

10-18-2012, 01:07 PM

No kidding

My right shoulder creeks like an old rocking chair when I do pull up's. One of my favorite exercises has been off my routine since last year...

Yup, my left shoulder has both "weighlifter's shoulder" and rotator cuff issues now. Chest and deltoid days are such a pleasure now. :r

Adriftpanda

10-18-2012, 03:40 PM

Speaking of shoulders, just got done. My partner and I had to get in a quick workout, shortest workout I've had but very nice.

DB presses
Smith machine, behind the neck presses
Upright row
Single arm lat raises

GeRRy, where are Toms, Dans and my samples? :r

icehog3

10-18-2012, 04:05 PM

I didn't see geRRy promise Dan any. You and me, on the other hand.....

geRRy!!!

Adriftpanda

10-19-2012, 03:51 PM

Just finished my work week with arms. Killed it today. 2 scoops of Nitraflex will do the trick.

icehog3

10-19-2012, 04:25 PM

Just finished my work week with arms. Killed it today. 2 scoops of Nitraflex will do the trick.

And..........

Adriftpanda

10-19-2012, 04:34 PM

GeRRY!!!!!! :D

icehog3

10-19-2012, 05:01 PM

GeRRY!!!!!! :D

geRRy!!!

STELLA!!!!!

Adriftpanda

10-19-2012, 05:16 PM

Tom, you take any pwo? I actually have some stuff you can try.

icehog3

10-19-2012, 05:45 PM

Tom, you take any pwo? I actually have some stuff you can try.

Tried quite a few, Huy, but always looking for something that works for me. Right now I cycle between:

CL White Flood
Hemo-rage Ultra
Jack3d (old formula)

Adriftpanda

10-19-2012, 06:16 PM

Have you tried Nitraflex? Pretty good stuff

icehog3

10-19-2012, 06:44 PM

Have you tried Nitraflex? Pretty good stuff

I have not, Huy, haven't heard of that one.

Adriftpanda

10-22-2012, 04:44 PM

Blasted chest today, never felt so much energy and focus. x2 with my nitraflex. Almost done with it though. Need to go back to 1,3 dyme though.

Tom, I need to send you a sample of this stuff bro. PM me your addy.

As for geRRY... :gary

icehog3

10-22-2012, 05:58 PM

Sounds like a good workout, Huy! :tu

I will PM my address, thank you Sir. :)

Should we both PM our addresses to geRRy again? :noon:

DBall

10-23-2012, 05:37 AM

Adriftpanda

10-23-2012, 12:11 PM

So is it like an amped up version of espresso (which is my pre-workout "supplement") or is it a different beast altogether? Anything to worry about when taking stuff like that, Huy? I've never tried any pre-workout thing thus far... aside from espresso, that is... :)

I'm not much of a expresso drinker, caffeine doesn't do much for me. Honestly, Dan. Taking PWO is liking opening Pandoras box, if I could go back in time I would not take it. I depend on with every workout, or I'll just feel like I didn't have a good work out. I don't believe/know if there's anything to worry about other than the jittery/meth like feeling. I can give you a small sample if you like... since geRRy is MIA.

icehog3

10-23-2012, 01:29 PM

... since geRRy is MIA.

geRRy!!!!!

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/tumor.jpg

Adriftpanda

10-27-2012, 05:25 PM

So I decided that I needed to split my leg days because I just can't do deads and squats on the same day. I want to concentrate on quads and hamstrings separately because they are such big muscle groups.

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/hnguyen14/crying-baby.jpg

You make baby cry, geRRY

RobR1205

10-27-2012, 07:26 PM

Hit a big P.R. and milestone tonight. Finally hit 225 on the barbell bench press for the first time...for 10 reps, followed by 225x 8, 225x6, 225x5! I've only been using dumbbells this whole time and help with my stability and form.

Feels really good to progress this far, considering 135 was a real challenge for me a little over a year ago. I don't really care what my numbers are... as long as I see them go up over time, I can be happy!

icehog3

10-28-2012, 09:15 AM

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/hnguyen14/crying-baby.jpg

You make baby cry, geRRY

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/shining2-1.jpg

Hello, geRRy. We have been waiting for our samples. Forever, and ever, ane ever. :r

shilala

10-28-2012, 09:22 AM

I clicked this thread by mistake on my way to icehog's fat slob banter.
While I'm here, I may as well drop a healthy tip. Buy the fun size Snickers. You can eat a whole bag of those without any guilt because they're little and they metabolize a lot faster.
I love you guys. Carry on, please.

Adriftpanda

10-29-2012, 04:21 PM

icehog3

10-29-2012, 04:51 PM

Switched up my chest routine, went for higher reps (10-12) with lower weight. Think I'll do this for the next few weeks. Felt pretty good.

But... I'm getting so weak... starting to look like this guy. Help me geRRy!!!!!

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt346/hnguyen14/skinnyguyrules.jpg

Need......supplements.

Getting.....smaller.

Damn.....you........geRRy.....

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/mini-muscleman-002.jpg

DBall

11-06-2012, 05:50 AM

Tom's picture killed this thread...

Got 205 up on flat bench twice last week, picked up 215 and it felt like I was trying to bench a Volvo. I should be able to get that within a month, I hope... then on to 225... the goal I thought unattainable... :)

By the way, still weighing in at 150 (sometimes creeping close to 155).

mosesbotbol

11-06-2012, 07:15 AM

In two weeks go right for the 225 even if you fail, skip the 215. You can do it!

DBall

11-07-2012, 06:11 AM

In two weeks go right for the 225 even if you fail, skip the 215. You can do it!

Ya think? Ok... I'll probably give that a try and report back to ya... :)

Adriftpanda

11-08-2012, 04:30 PM

May have to pull a double day, since I will not be training tomorrow.

Hi geRRy. :fu2

icehog3

11-08-2012, 04:42 PM

geRRy!!!

Arms and abs day today, nice and easy. Sushi again for dinner, hoping that oil lubes up my shoulders for tomorrow.

Adriftpanda

11-08-2012, 05:51 PM

Did shoulders today, giant set towards the end of my workout. Not so fun... gl tomorrow Tom! Wish you were coming this weekend :(

icehog3

11-08-2012, 06:41 PM

I wish I was too, Huy, hopefully I will herf with you before SoCalXIV. Have a great time. :D

Adriftpanda

11-14-2012, 11:45 AM

I'm soooo sore and out of it. Back is sore, chest is still sore and today is leg day. Looks like 3 scoops of 1,3. :cf1

GeRRy, I looked at the straight taurine at my buddies shop, but I really don't want to take it in the pill form, I'm sure I can find it in a powder form elsewhere.

gorob23

11-14-2012, 01:23 PM

Some of you were asking for a workout thread here you go...

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e145/zemekone/smileys/bench.gif

Work out this ;s They told me Saturday that you and I were acting up Friday Night!?!?!!? WHAT????

Rob :tf

zemekone

11-14-2012, 01:40 PM

GeRRy, I looked at the straight taurine at my buddies shop, but I really don't want to take it in the pill form, I'm sure I can find it in a powder form elsewhere.

look who has ALL MAX nutrition powdered taurine, i think bodybuilding has it

zemekone

11-14-2012, 01:41 PM

Work out this ;s They told me Saturday that you and I were acting up Friday Night!?!?!!? WHAT????

Rob :tf

me?!? come on... :bs

DBall

11-16-2012, 06:03 AM

Bench yesterday... 135x5, 185x2, 205x2 215x1 225-failed

Hey... I got up to 215!!! Been weighing in at 150lbs lately... can't keep the weight on.

icehog3

11-16-2012, 09:28 AM

Congrats, Dan!

mosesbotbol

11-16-2012, 11:31 AM

Maybe the 215 once, killed you? Might want to try warming up on treadmill some and do the same routine sans the 215. I bet you can taste the 2 plates a side!

icehog3

11-16-2012, 02:55 PM

Klller back workout today. Supersetted heavy T-bar rows with moderate weight bent over rows, then bodyweight pullups. Heavy cable rows, dumbbell rows, and one last superset going heavy on the bent over rows and moderate on the T-bar.

Only thing that could have made it better would have been samples from geRRy. :D

Adriftpanda

11-16-2012, 06:20 PM

Tried a new PWO today, Beast. It was pretty good actually.

Killed it with arms and abs today. My whole body is sore, haven't been like this in a while. Feels good though.

Hi geRRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know you see this!

icehog3

11-17-2012, 08:49 AM

Heading in for leg day....sure would be better with some samples.

Huy, do you think geRRy officially hates us now? :(

MarkinAZ

11-17-2012, 05:25 PM

Question:

What recommendation(s) do you have for a good fat burning supplement that has been working for you (besides diet)?

Adriftpanda

11-19-2012, 03:38 AM

Are you looking to work out as well or have you been working out? In all honesty Mark. I don't recommend taking anything, but that's just me. I'm a firm believer in a clean diet and exercise, and you should see results in no time. Less calories in and more calories out will help with your weight (if that's your goal). I started around 220 and dropped about 45lb in less than 8 months, with proper nutrition and training.

Again, this is me and this is what worked best for me. One thing you have to remember about dieting and getting back in shape is, it's a process and you just have to be patient with it. Your body will not change over night. Hope that's any sort of help to you.

I think geRRy hates you, Tom. He gave me soooo many PWO samples and even gave me a couple bottles of jack3d. He told me not to tell you because he didn't want to hurt your feelings. :=:

icehog3

11-19-2012, 08:20 AM

I think geRRy hates you, Tom. He gave me soooo many PWO samples and even gave me a couple bottles of jack3d. He told me not to tell you because he didn't want to hurt your feelings. :=:

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/GerryMEBOTL4.jpg

Oh, geRRy....why you do dis to me, Dimmy?

Off to the gym to hit samples....I mean shoulders.

Adriftpanda

11-19-2012, 04:55 PM

Just got back from blasting chest. Feeling good.

Hi geRRY!!!!

icehog3

11-19-2012, 05:06 PM

Wrecked my delts and abs today.

geRRy! Quit ignoring us!

jdakine

11-20-2012, 01:03 AM

Decided to give the gym a shot tonight with a very light, rather super light workout. Lower back appears to be okay, no spasms. Sorry geRRy no yoga yet.

Hey geRRy, can Tom And Huy get some samples?

icehog3

11-20-2012, 08:34 AM

Good to hear your back held up, Jay...hope it keeps getting better, Brother.

Off day for me, back workout on deck for tomorrow.

geRRy, now even other countries are chiming in for the Great Sample Tradegy of 2012. We miss you, geRRy, come back to your namesake thread....

MarkinAZ

11-20-2012, 08:06 PM

Are you looking to work out as well or have you been working out? In all honesty Mark. I don't recommend taking anything, but that's just me. I'm a firm believer in a clean diet and exercise, and you should see results in no time. Less calories in and more calories out will help with your weight (if that's your goal). I started around 220 and dropped about 45lb in less than 8 months, with proper nutrition and training.

Again, this is me and this is what worked best for me. One thing you have to remember about dieting and getting back in shape is, it's a process and you just have to be patient with it. Your body will not change over night. Hope that's any sort of help to you.

Thanks for the feedback Huy. I'm gonna be getting back into my upper body workout once again. I walk 7 days a week early in the AM with my dog. We generally head out just before 0500 for a 50 minute walk. This is one thing that has helped keep my weight down (that is at 240 lbs). I do agree with you, diet is key, low calorie count, staying hydrated, exercise, and patients. My goal is to reduce my weight down to a 195 lbs. So, onwards we go...:tu

Adriftpanda

11-24-2012, 04:51 AM

Did chest again today, twice this week. Don't know if I like that... wasn't my idea, just went along with it.

papichulo

11-24-2012, 06:32 AM

Wow, I have not been in this thread for ages!!! It is a alive and kicking! Tom and Gerry going at it again ;) I am so pissed off right now. I was running 3-6 miles every other day and one night my knee swell up like a balloon. I saw my orthopedic earlier this week and I tore my meniscus (sp?). So off to surgery on Dec 5th. I guess as I recover I will get my lazy arse into the gym and pump some iron (dumbells--core-focused). Have a great day friends.

icehog3

11-24-2012, 08:04 AM

Sorry to hear about the injury, Brent, hope you have a quick revovery after surgery.

GreekGodX

11-24-2012, 08:41 AM

My gym finally got bumper plates so I signed up with one of the trainers to do olympic lifting. There's a competition in Lansing normally around April. I'm thinking about entering when the dates come out.

papichulo

11-24-2012, 08:43 AM

Sorry to hear about the injury, Brent, hope you have a quick revovery after surgery.

Thanks Tom. When I went in to my doctor with MRI in hand I told him I wanted to run a marathon in one year and to do what he needs to do. He told me, to be honest with myself and make sure I never miss a therapy session. Being he was a pro-basketball ortho I have confidence :wo

icehog3

11-24-2012, 10:57 AM

Look forward to hearing how the Olympic lifting goes, Son....the snatch! The jerk! Classic! :D

Sounds good, Brent, hope you're running 26.2 in 2013. :tu

Hot young thing I have been chasing around the gym introduced me to her chiropractor there today. We hit if off, I told him I've never had an adjustment in my life. He worked on my shoulder for 2 minutes and I had more range of motion after 2 minutes then I've had in 6 months. Going in for a formal visit next week.

GreekGodX

11-24-2012, 11:11 AM

icehog3

11-24-2012, 02:15 PM

:lr :lr

My view on chiropractors have changed since I started seeing mine. Especially since he is sports and strength oriented in his practice. I think it will really help you, Pops.

Me too, Son. The chiro is a competitive bodybuilder, so he isn't going to tell me to quit lifting. And my shoulder feels the best it has felt in months right now after just a couple minutes of informal treatment in the gym. :)

papichulo

11-25-2012, 04:38 AM

That is awesome Tom. Whenever, I get injured I see the Chiro--it beats taking pain meds and promotes healthy joints.

mosesbotbol

11-25-2012, 06:59 AM

A good chiropractor is a God send! I asked him about my shoulder last week and he gave me a game plan for the next back workout. My shoulder creeks like crazy when doing pull up's and I have avoided this exercise for the last 6 months or more. He said I have to do more chest and tri stretches before doing them.

icehog3

11-25-2012, 08:24 AM

Hope it works for you, Moses. :tu

Brent, I am hoping that this doc can bring my shoulder back at least to the point where I don't cry during chest and shoulder workouts. :)

papichulo

11-25-2012, 10:06 AM

Hope it works for you, Moses. :tu

Brent, I am hoping that this doc can bring my shoulder back at least to the point where I don't cry during chest and shoulder workouts. :)

Tom, what hurts more, incline or decline. Heavy decline usually hurts.

icehog3

11-25-2012, 03:00 PM

Tom, what hurts more, incline or decline. Heavy decline usually hurts.

Inclines are the best for me, Brent, I can usually work through the discomfort with minimal "popping". Flats are OK.....I don't do declines, never have. I don't care for the position. I work lower chest with a combination of weighted dips and Hammer Strength declines.

Adriftpanda

11-27-2012, 12:28 PM

Did chest again today, twice this week. Don't know if I like that... wasn't my idea, just went along with it.

So... after just resting for 2 days and we hit the gym yesterday, decided to do chest again and I had a really nice pump. Took the same amount of PWO and BCAA and my chest day was on. Felt extremely good!

Trying to distract myself from doing back...

icehog3

11-27-2012, 02:02 PM

I love doing back, Huy, probably my favorite at this point.

Heading over to the chiro's office shortly, to see if I can get my shoulder worked on today, or at least an appt. later in the week. :)

Where's geRRy?

mosesbotbol

11-27-2012, 02:18 PM

Decline and close grip flat bench I have never been into. I feel my energy is better spent targeting the main part of the muscle. Chest sags with age, why make the sagged part even bigger?

Adriftpanda

11-27-2012, 05:39 PM

They needed another player to make it 5 on 5 bball so I decided to play... played a few games and that just a majority of my energy. Waste of a PWO, still managed to do my back but wasn't as strong as I wanted to.

Where's geRRy?

icehog3

11-27-2012, 06:03 PM

Cardio is good too, Huy, just back first on your next back day!

HEY! What's with that avatar?! :lr

I like the Chiro a lot, he took X-rays and confirmed I have a neck that Frankenstein's monster would consider a degrade. Did some work on my neck and shoulder, and tells me he is going to change my life. Cool, just keep your clothes on, Doc. :lr

wheRe's geRRy? I bet the next time he sees me, he punches me right in the face.

mosesbotbol

11-28-2012, 07:10 AM

I like the Chiro a lot, he took X-rays and confirmed I have a neck that Frankenstein's monster would consider a degrade.

Is it scar tissue that's the issue? If so, check out Graston Technique. If your chiro is not certified, look for one that is. Makes a huge differernce. Basically they scrape the scar tissue off the area and it gets absorbed into the body. You'll have a big black-n-blue mark, but tremendous range of motion. 1 or 2 treatments are all that is needed.

I am quite suprised your chiro took an X-ray. That's used more as a sales pitch to confirm what they already know in terms the customer is more likely to bite on than just the chiro's opinion.

mosesbotbol

11-28-2012, 07:46 AM

Here's the link: http://www.grastontechnique.com/

icehog3

11-28-2012, 08:12 AM

mosesbotbol

11-28-2012, 08:17 AM

Thanks Moses. :)

He is certified. He mostly wanted the X-Ray of my neck (and he did not charge me for any of the X-Rays) to see the angles of my cervical vertabrae. My neck lools like E.T., the vertabrae are basically is a straight line jutting forward....no curvature whatsoever.

My shoulder issue doesn't appear to be scar tissue, it looks more structural to me. I will ask more questions on my visit today. Thank you for the link.

I am sure you must have scar tissue areas, just about anyone who does any real exercise will. You can feel them when the dull blade scrapes along the skin. The scar tissue is slightly raised. I am sure your chiro can feel that by hand too.

icehog3

11-28-2012, 08:19 AM

Cool, Moses.....I will ask that today, and also if he is familiar with the Graston Technique.

Stephen

12-03-2012, 09:28 AM

What (if any) multivitamins do any of you take? Thoughts? For the past couple of years I've taken Opti-Men(good value/good product). Have always been interested in Orange Triad so picked up a couple of bottles and plan on starting it when I polish off my current bottle of Opti-Men.

Adriftpanda

12-03-2012, 04:28 PM

I'm not a big multi vitamin guy, but a lot of people take them (I should too). My diet is pretty clean, so I don't worry about it too often.

So I mentioned doing chest 2 times a week. Hit up chest today and holy cow, my gains were off the hook the last 2 weeks. 110 DB presses 8x, most I've ever done. Incline 105 DB presses 8x.

It could be my new PWO as well, started taking Beast. Best PWO I've used.

icehog3

12-03-2012, 05:28 PM

Some good lifts there, Huy! Mucho fuerte! :tu

DBall

12-06-2012, 07:05 AM

First day back after 2 weeks off (moving, then catching the plague). Damn... dramatic how much you can lose in such a brief time...

Adriftpanda

12-06-2012, 05:32 PM

Get back on the roids, Dan. :D

DBall

12-07-2012, 06:16 AM

Get back on the roids, Dan. :D

ROOOOOOIIIIIIIIIDSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

Oh wait. geRRy never promised me supplements... :sh

Adriftpanda

12-07-2012, 11:48 AM

geRRy, you big hater!

jdakine

12-07-2012, 02:34 PM

Where is geRRy :sleep:

icehog3

12-07-2012, 03:21 PM

Where is geRRy :sleep:

The post office? :)

Adriftpanda

12-07-2012, 04:13 PM

The post office? :)

:r:r:r:r

icehog3

12-07-2012, 05:32 PM

:r:r:r:r

I guess that means no? :(

Stephen

12-08-2012, 06:31 AM

tom pm me your addy... i have a bunch of samples for you
http://lifeatthegreenys.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/donkeyandthecarrot_blogres_960.jpg?w=580

icehog3

12-08-2012, 10:37 AM

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/cryingsmiley.gif

Adriftpanda

12-10-2012, 02:42 PM

Chest this morning. Gawd I love chest days.

icehog3

12-10-2012, 03:20 PM

Back and traps for me. Lots of reps at a pretty heavy weight on T-Bars, kept up the reps for some moderate weight Bent Over Rows. I was feeling "full" so I skipped right to traps and did some heavy shrugs and repped it out on dumbbell shrugs. Chest tomorrow, then a forced day off Wednesday for some training at work.

Adriftpanda

12-10-2012, 03:33 PM

Double day tomorrow then, Hog Boss

icehog3

12-10-2012, 04:02 PM

Double day tomorrow then, Hog Boss

Indeed....I don't think my shoulder can handle chest and shoulders in one day, so I will likely do chest and tris tomorrow, and come back with legs, shoulders and bis on Thursday.

jdakine

12-11-2012, 12:59 AM

Cardio and shoulders today. Used DB in Seated position to take pressure off my lower back. Seems to be working for the most part, just working with light weights, but it better than nothing.

Adriftpanda

12-11-2012, 01:28 PM

Good job Jay! You're right, it's better than nothing.

I wonder if the back brace would help you while you're working out...

Adriftpanda

12-12-2012, 01:20 PM

Don't think my back has ever been this sore(good sore). Did heavy on back yesterday. My whole body is sore but time for the gym. Shoulders and a little legs today.

Adriftpanda

12-16-2012, 04:04 PM

On the 7th day, I am resting. Finished another 6 day week. Back has moved up to become my favorite muscle group to train. I find training big muscle group twice a week, has been the most effective for me when it comes to growth in strength and size.

icehog3

12-16-2012, 04:14 PM

Back is my favorite too, Huy...I can go heavy without a lot of pain on most exercises. Wish I could still say the same for chest and shoulders. I go heavy...and cry a lot. :r

Stephen

12-17-2012, 05:59 AM

Back is my favorite too, Huy...I can go heavy without a lot of pain on most exercises.
Agreed on all accounts.
Wish I could still say the same for chest and shoulders. I go heavy...and cry a lot. :r
Same here. Weird that pulling doesn't bother my right shoulder nearly as much as pressing. I'm sure that there's a physiological explanation, but I'll be damned if I know what it is. :lr

jdakine

01-09-2013, 03:13 AM

Had to work a split shift today, so I went to the gym during the break. Did 30 minutes of cardio, seated DB curls and finished with 3 sets of 15 squats. It's been years the last time I worked my legs, pain tomorrow.

hammondc

01-10-2013, 10:28 PM

Joined up Golds Gym today. They just opened a Platinum level location about 3 miles from the house. Oh yeah!!!!

Adriftpanda

01-10-2013, 10:35 PM

Did legs yesterday but wanted to do squats today.

3x12 front squats
3x6 squats

Shoulder day today though.

DBall

01-11-2013, 06:51 AM

Did legs yesterday but wanted to do squats today.

3x12 front squats
3x6 squats

Shoulder day today though.

Did legs and shoulders yesterday... lots of standing military press with the bar. :)

mosesbotbol

01-11-2013, 07:18 AM

Did two mat Pilates classes this week. Man, are they difficult and exactly what every male should be doing in the gym. Kind of intimidating to be 1 guy in a class of 30 women... Pilates works the core muscles like no other style of exercise and the methods taught in the class really help in advancing technique with weights and stretching.

I'd say Pilates is the most beneficial thing men should be doing in the gym.

icehog3

01-11-2013, 08:17 AM

I wouldn't mind being alone in a class with 30 prospects...er, I mean, women, Moses. :)

mosesbotbol

01-11-2013, 08:42 AM

I wouldn't mind being alone in a class with 30 prospects...er, I mean, women, Moses. :)

You'd be real impressed with a pilates class the exercise philosophy of Joseph Pilates. You'll give a point or two bonus to a few of the ladies when you see what some can do with their core!

From wikipedia:

Pilates was originally a gymnast, diver, and bodybuilder, but when he moved to England in 1912, he earned a living as a professional boxer, circus-performer, and self-defense trainer at police schools and Scotland Yard. Nevertheless, the British authorities interned him during World War I along with other German citizens in an internment camp, first in Lancaster Castle where he taught wrestling and self-defence, boasting that his students would emerge stronger than they were before their internment. It was here that he began refining and teaching his minimal equipment system of mat exercises that later became "Contrology". He was then transferred to another internment camp on the Isle of Man. During this involuntary break, he began to intensively develop his concept of an integrated, comprehensive system of physical exercise, which he himself called "Contrology." He studied yoga and the movements of animals and trained his fellow inmates in fitness and exercises. It is told that these inmates survived the 1918 flu pandemic due to their good physical shape.

icehog3

01-11-2013, 11:04 AM

Core is key, Moses....I will agree with you there.

Adriftpanda

01-14-2013, 08:09 PM

Chest today... Ended it with a few sets of negatives on the smith machine. Kiss my ass negatives!

icehog3

01-14-2013, 08:33 PM

I've trained 9 days in a row since hockey schedule has been light so far in January. 1 more day, then I will take 2 of the next 4 off. Don't feel overtrained at all, ebergy and strength have both been solid.... shoulder actually feels better than it has for weeks.

Adriftpanda

01-14-2013, 10:39 PM

Glad the shoulders feel good, Tom.

9 straight days? Damnnnn

jdakine

01-15-2013, 12:33 AM

icehog3

01-15-2013, 01:26 AM

Yup...Wednesday will be an off day because I have training at worjk during the day and prefer not to train at night.

Shoulder was a little wonky at hockey tonight, but still better than it's been lately.

Adriftpanda

01-15-2013, 05:44 PM

Baaaaack today. Yes that's how I feel about. Couldn't even finish off with pull-ups.

hammondc

01-15-2013, 06:00 PM

mosesbotbol

01-16-2013, 06:45 AM

Looks like I am going to a sports medicine doctor. Took a fall a few weeks ago and jacked up my left hand and I think my left shoulder too. It has been sore on and off but felt good this week. Worked out 2 days and it is killing me. I need to have my left foot checked to. I think my tendonitis is flaring up again. Seriously, he whole left side of my body is beat up.

Have you considered an anti-inflammatory diet with supplements like Wobenzym N? A sound like you are getting flare up’s all over the place and could be mitigated by changing what you eat and take.

hammondc

01-16-2013, 07:08 AM

Have you considered an anti-inflammatory diet with supplements like Wobenzym N? A sound like you are getting flare up’s all over the place and could be mitigated by changing what you eat and take.

Yep. On Ibuprofen. Have not checked out Wobenzym. Foot is the only flare up. Shoulder and hand are both a new injury that I was too stupid to rest right away.

mosesbotbol

01-16-2013, 11:38 AM

Yep. On Ibuprofen. Have not checked out Wobenzym. Foot is the only flare up. Shoulder and hand are both a new injury that I was too stupid to rest right away.

Check out changing your diet a little to concentrate on anti-inflamatory foods. Taking Ibuprofen every day is not good for the morale.

I know Icehog has use Wobenzym besides me. Maybe he'll chime in?

icehog3

01-16-2013, 03:18 PM

Check out changing your diet a little to concentrate on anti-inflamatory foods. Taking Ibuprofen every day is not good for the morale.

I know Icehog has use Wobenzym besides me. Maybe he'll chime in?

Definitely helped with inflammation, unfortunately my shoulder problems have been diagnosed as structural and supplements can only help my issues fractionally.

Adriftpanda

01-17-2013, 12:20 PM

I HATE legs. Front squats and regular squats, and walking lunges suck!

Adriftpanda

01-21-2013, 02:57 PM

Chest day, that was fun! Finished off with some negatives, that was not fun.

icehog3

01-21-2013, 03:42 PM

Chest day here too....strength was not high, so I listened to my body and made it a rep day.

GreekGodX

01-21-2013, 07:36 PM

Chest for me too :) My bench weight has gone up by 20 pounds in three weeks after changing to a new rep scheme. Love it when that happens :wo

icehog3

01-22-2013, 10:39 AM

Adriftpanda

01-23-2013, 02:16 AM

I pretty much did double day today... Buddy of mine convinced me to do back. Did that. Staci got home from work and wanted to work out but didn't want to go alone so I said okay, did some more back and arms.

Adriftpanda

01-24-2013, 05:31 PM

Did not feel like it today but decided to go anyway. Leg days = hate.

jdakine

01-24-2013, 05:50 PM

Chest day here too....strength was not high, so I listened to my body and made it a rep day.

As I get older, every day at the gym seems to be a rep day:) Did chest yesterday.

icehog3

01-24-2013, 10:48 PM

Had a late hockey game last night, and woke up tired and sore. Listened to my body ad took an unscheduled day off from the gym today. I am off tomorrow, so if I feel good I will double up the workout tomorrow.

Day off Tuesday really helped, had a great workout yesterday....legs, shoulders and bis.

Scheduled day off today, back day manana.

mosesbotbol

01-25-2013, 07:11 AM

4 weeks into Pilates 2x a week and I can feel and see a difference in my Core! My instructor's abs are so thick, you'd think she had a padded shirt. Just amazing!

DBall

01-25-2013, 07:25 AM

Tried 215 again on bench... it was like I was trying to lift a car... did not happen. I got back up to 205 once and that's about all I got. It's frustrating.

mosesbotbol

01-25-2013, 07:47 AM

Tried 215 again on bench... it was like I was trying to lift a car... did not happen. I got back up to 205 once and that's about all I got. It's frustrating.

Did you lose momentum? Taking time off when trying to reach a max is not good. I thought you would've hit 225 by now.

jdakine

01-25-2013, 04:45 PM

Just finished legs and biceps a few hours ago. Came home to walk the dog and get the feeling I'm in for a little leg pain over the next few days. Back feels good, that is a huge plus :-)

icehog3

01-25-2013, 04:53 PM

Good on both counts, Jay! :tu

Got a great back workout today, stayed with 225 on bent over rows. Went from over 20 reps on the first set to barely able to get 12 by the last, dropping the rest every set. Then 4 plates and a quarter on T-bars for the same kind of reps. Low cable rows were enxt, followed by wide grip pullups, which were in sets of 8 because I was shot.

Chest workout tomorrow morning before I head to the MoB Herf, going to have to pack some protein for the afternoon. :r

Adriftpanda

01-26-2013, 12:23 PM

That's all? 4 plates and a quarter on t-bar, weak. :)

Taking today off. Did chest yesterday but my hamstrings are still sore from doing lunges and stiff leg deads on Thursday.

icehog3

01-27-2013, 12:25 AM

That's rep day, Huy, I will do better on heavy day. :r

Chest today...all the benchs were occupied with school kids doing 30 seta each, so I mixed it up with weighted dips and a couple other crazy exercises. Legs tomorrow, yahoo. :r

jdakine

01-27-2013, 03:15 AM

Made into the gym today even though I wasn't feeling it. Started with 30 minutes of cardio and then shoulders.

icehog3

01-27-2013, 08:45 AM

Those can be the most important days, Jay, where you didn't feel like going....but still did. :tu

Adriftpanda

01-28-2013, 04:13 PM

Chest day, 4 exercise. Tricep, 2 exercise. Quick hour workout (with 2 other buddies). 225lb BB 4x5, and that was not a rep day :r

Was actually very surprise how much my incline db has improved over the last couple months. 90-100lb db 8,8,6,5. Also, not a rep day.

icehog3

01-28-2013, 04:51 PM

Good deal, Huy! :tu Think how much better you could do over even that with some supplement samples!

Shoulder and traps for me, did military presses with a narrower grip than I usually do to hit the delts in a different way.

DBall

01-29-2013, 07:04 AM

Did you lose momentum? Taking time off when trying to reach a max is not good. I thought you would've hit 225 by now.

Yeah, moved to the house then got sick in November... missed about 2 weeks and just seemed like I lost it all...

Adriftpanda

01-29-2013, 12:07 PM

You'll get back in no time, Dan! :tu

My partner wanted to go early today, so I said okay... not use to lifting early.
Started out doing some deads and I tweaked my back, not the business. Decided to do a rep day. Hoping this **** will heal fast, last time it took about 3 weeks. Back days are just not the same without going heavy.

icehog3

01-29-2013, 02:01 PM

Hope it heals quickly, Huy.

Scheduled day off for me today, back for back manana.

Adriftpanda

01-30-2013, 04:21 PM

Did some shoulders today, only there for about 45 minutes. My partner had to pick up his kid today from school, so we are doing double days. Hitting the gym later tonight.

Drez

01-30-2013, 06:30 PM

Howdy all. Just dropping by to say hello and get some motivation from you guys.

Been a few years since I hit the gym and today was day 3. Feeling good every morning with a nice soreness. Day 1 did chest day 2 back and today arms. Man I missed the gym. Hopefully soon I can bump up from low weight/ high reps to heavy weight.

Also been changing the diet and trying to eat 5-6 times a day to help drop a lot of extra weight. Once my protein and glutamine come in I'll be back to my old
Routine.

Any guys got any tips to help get back in Shape? I do my 20-30 minutes of cardio plus about a hour of weight lifting.

icehog3

01-31-2013, 01:06 AM

Consistency is the key right now, Frank, sounds like you are on the right track....make it "habit", and the results will come.

Killer back workout today, did some heavy rowing (two types of T-bar, barbell, dumbbell and cable). Threw in some bodyweight pullups and stretches to finish. Doubling up chest and shoulders tomorrow as I have to take an extra day off on Saturday.

mosesbotbol

01-31-2013, 05:46 AM

Any guys got any tips to help get back in Shape? I do my 20-30 minutes of cardio plus about a hour of weight lifting.

Sounds like you are in need of serious stretching! When you are building muscle as you are, the muscles get tight on healing. Do a light stretch after cardio - before weights, and then a longer stretch after the weights. The next day soreness will be less. Especially large muscle groups both upper and lower body.

Don't forget the exercise triangle - weights, cardio, stretching. You have to hit all three equally. :tu

Adriftpanda

01-31-2013, 12:52 PM

jdakine

01-31-2013, 01:09 PM

Last night after work, did my 30 minutes of cardio and chest and triceps.

icehog3

01-31-2013, 04:47 PM

Suprised at how strong I felt on shoulders doing them after heavy chest today, but I earned an extra day off Saturday (going to Soundgarden Friday nght and have to work Saturday), so I am happy.

Remo

01-31-2013, 04:52 PM

Soundgarden should be awesome!!! I had my day off last night, chest and arms tonight. Arms and shoulders are a bit shot at the moment, snow blower $hit the bed the other night and had to shovel the driveway today. Brutal!!!

Drez

01-31-2013, 05:40 PM

Tom pretty much said what I was going to say, Frank.

Getting to the gym is half the battle. Changes won't happen over night, patience is the key. If you are trying to lose some extra weight, try HIIT (high intensive interval training).

Leg day today, don't know how this will work with my back. So I may just do arms/abs if my back can't hold up to squats.

oh i know they wont. i used to work out regularly while in the military and ten some time after. just seems the last 3+ years i dropped the ball big time.

The soreness will come and my chest and arms feel useless to me today but its expected. my normal routine was 2 days of lifting then a rest day of just cardio. give my body plenty of healing time and its the system i know works for me.

well off to the gym for my 40 minutes of cardio day. :tu

Remo

01-31-2013, 05:57 PM

oh i know they wont. i used to work out regularly while in the military and ten some time after. just seems the last 3+ years i dropped the ball big time.

The soreness will come and my chest and arms feel useless to me today but its expected. my normal routine was 2 days of lifting then a rest day of just cardio. give my body plenty of healing time and its the system i know works for me.

well off to the gym for my 40 minutes of cardio day. :tu

Stick with it bro!!! :tu

RobR1205

01-31-2013, 09:19 PM

I'm also checking in and going to keep tabs on this thread. Right now my goal is to get in good physical shape for the summer since I'm going to be training the new guys here at the Academy. Heavy lifting and body weight exercises are going great for me, but boy do I need to start running!

I did "Pull" day today. Back, lats, biceps, and traps.

Adriftpanda

02-04-2013, 05:14 PM

Chest felt great today. 6x8 225 on flat, 6x8 85lb incline db, cable flys, and finished it off with some weighted dips. Did some triceps as well, but not a whole lot since the chest was shot after dips.

Legs tomorrow, going to let my back rest another day.

icehog3

02-04-2013, 07:17 PM

Chest for me today as well, flats, inclines and flyes. Legs tomorrow too...we must be on the same cycle, Huy. :r

DBall

02-05-2013, 06:48 AM

chest yesterday... finally got back to 215 on bench (weighed a little less than 150)!

mosesbotbol

02-05-2013, 09:23 AM

chest yesterday... finally got back to 215 on bench (weighed a little less than 150)!

Quite respectable ratio!

RobR1205

02-05-2013, 09:56 AM

Rest day yesterday, but working chest, tri and shoulder tonight. Moving up weight in shoulder presses and bench press today.

Adriftpanda

02-05-2013, 12:17 PM

Dan!

Decided to leave work early last night. Dragged Staci to the gym and we hit legs. It was a nice but grueling day.

Hitting back today and tonight I will hit arms. 2 straight days of double days, tomorrow will be my day off.

dmelo818

02-05-2013, 05:33 PM

Sweeett a workout thread.....

Quick background

I am 6'4 ...245 lbs mostly solid mass

Played college ball at UCLA and was the number 4 linebacker recruit in 1998....

I just came back from the gym...ran for 45 mins then did a quick 25 mjn workout

8 sets of one arm pull ups 15x each arm

600 pushups...sets of 6 ...100 straght per set

500 crunches

15 mins of jumprope with 15 sec rest between every minute

I stopped lifting heavy the last 4 months because i was at 265 and my clothes fit a little to tight and I was looking to bulky...doing more of the Hershel Walker routine till summer time

Google " David Melo Taft football" if your interested in football

Keep staying healthy fellas staying healthy is good for the soul and mind

Laters

icehog3

02-05-2013, 07:28 PM

dmelo818

02-06-2013, 12:05 AM

Did you end up making the team, David? I can't find you on the UCLA rosters in '98 or '99.

120 one arm pull-ups with each arm is pretty damned impressive....I would struggle to get 120 with both arms. :r

I left right after a month buddy to work at Sikand engineering. I hurt my knee and never looked back.

dmelo818

02-06-2013, 12:40 AM

BTW...I found a trick out a while ago to strengthen my upper back tremendously that allowed me to perform the one arms shortly after. Get two towels and put one right next to your inner part of your hand on both sides. Do as many regular pull ups you can do normally.. right before you feel like you can't do anymore grab the towels and hang literally until you loose all strength and grip. I rested 5 mins between sets. After a few months of doing so every 3 days, you should be good :)

MACS

02-06-2013, 03:18 AM

Hey Tom! Bring your PT clothes on your trip. We can get a couple days of lifting in.

MarkinAZ

02-06-2013, 07:48 AM

Hey Tom! Bring your PT clothes on your trip. We can get a couple days of lifting in.

Well, thats gonna create a big stink;)

Upper body:

Barbell upright row
Standing curls
Standing french press

Feels great after a 50min walk in the morning with the dog:tu

icehog3

02-06-2013, 10:35 AM

RobR1205

02-06-2013, 05:01 PM

Headin off to the gym... first day I'm trying M Stak by Universal...we'll see how that goes!

icehog3

02-06-2013, 06:34 PM

Took today off, my elbow is aggravated from heavy biceps yesterday. I will hit it tomorrow if it feels ok after my hockey game tonight.

RobR1205

02-06-2013, 07:01 PM

Hey all, I've been slowly weening myself off caffeine over the past couple of weeks, and now I'm completely caffeine free. My body just became too sensitive to its effects. I have half a container of N.O. Xplode 2.0 Lemon Flavor (about 25 servings). If anyone wants it, just shoot me a PM with your mailing info and I'll send it to you. I don't want to see it go to waste, and wanted to offer it one of the inmates before giving it away.

dmelo818

02-06-2013, 07:47 PM

RobR1205

02-06-2013, 07:58 PM

The NO Xplode has found a new home!

Hey buddy I know what u mean. I had similar effects on Jack 3d preworkout. Vpx synthesize and a scoop of 24 grams- ON Gold standard whey and I feel ready to workout for hours.

Yeah, it was getting to the point where I almost felt out of breath because I was breathing so quickly. I get the same way with energy drinks now too, so I just stopped caffeine altogether. Since I do competitive pistol and rifle shooting, it's it helps me stay steady. Now I just take an intraworkout supplement (BCAAs and glutamine) when I'm lifting.

MarkinAZ

02-06-2013, 09:20 PM

Took today off, my elbow is aggravated from heavy biceps yesterday. I will hit it tomorrow if it feels ok after my hockey game tonight.

Hey, nothing cures a case of aggravated elbows than a good hard hitting game of ice hockey:rolleyes:

icehog3

02-07-2013, 12:26 AM

Hey, nothing cures a case of aggravated elbows than a good hard hitting game of ice hockey:rolleyes:

It was a hard hitting game, Mark, but my elbow and shoulder actually feel better....even though I got the arm cranked by one of their D-men, If I can get some ZZZs, back to the gym manana.

jdakine

02-07-2013, 02:46 AM

Took today off and taking tomorrow off to give my left shoulder some time to heal. Hit chest and triceps hard yesterday. Starting to see some gains and recovery time is getting better now that I have been able to be more consistent.

icehog3

02-07-2013, 08:47 AM

Good deal, Jay! :tu

I am heading in today for at least a light day, elbow feels significantly better.

mosesbotbol

02-07-2013, 09:52 AM

Pilates kicked me in the rear last night. The walk back to the locker room was difficult.

Adriftpanda

02-07-2013, 10:11 AM

Had a nice day off yesterday... I would like to consider yesterday a "bulking" day or pretty much a I eat whatever the hell I want day lol. After doing 2 a days Monday and Tueaday, I just felt like I needed a day off.

We just adopted a dog, she's been crying all morning and I am now fully awake. Shoulder day.... Thank you new dog for waking me up.

icehog3

02-07-2013, 01:14 PM

RobR1205

02-07-2013, 02:40 PM

Hit back, biceps, and traps today. 225x12, 10, 10, 8 for bent over rows is finally starting feel light after a couple of weeks of slowly increasing the rep count. Also hit 95x12,10,10,8 on the curls...spring break is coming up after all :)

On another note, I'm loving M-Stak (day 2), really makes me feel strong and focused.

Tom your package is en route!

Adriftpanda

02-07-2013, 03:06 PM

Deads and shoulders today. Felt pretty good.

Adriftpanda

02-07-2013, 03:07 PM

Maybe you should name the new dog "Deltoid", Huy. :)

Shoulders and traps for me today....elbow feels to worse for the wear after going up to 455 on the shrugs. Suprised I had the gas after my late hockey game last night.

Haha I just saw this now, she came with a name already. Little Bear, but we are just going to make it short and call her Bear.

Btw...starting to think we are on the same cycle :r

icehog3

02-07-2013, 04:35 PM

Haha I just saw this now, she came with a name already. Little Bear, but we are just going to make it short and call her Bear.

Btw...starting to think we are on the same cycle :r

Maybe our periods are parallel. :lr

How about we compromise and call her "Little Deltoid"? :D

Thanks Rob, glad the other stuff is working nicely for you! :tu

MarkinAZ

02-07-2013, 04:50 PM

Haha I just saw this now, she came with a name already. Little Bear, but we are just going to make it short and call her Bear.

Btw...starting to think we are on the same cycle :r

What breed of dawg is Little Bear Huy?

Adriftpanda

02-07-2013, 05:48 PM

Maybe our periods are parallel. :lr

How about we compromise and call her "Little Deltoid"? :D

Thanks Rob, glad the other stuff is working nicely for you! :tu

My periods are usually around this time, lol. Okay we can call her little deltoid but only on this forum.

Mark, we aren't even sure. The owner wasn't even sure. The vet thinks she's a snoozle mix (I know I spelled that wrong). She weighs 13.4lb but because of the condition we got her in, I'm not sure if that's the average weight she should be.

Fordman4ever

02-07-2013, 06:04 PM

Been doing the Strong lifts 5X5 workout for about 3 weeks now. Its a pretty interesting workout. The squats are getting easier despite the weight going up. my form is getting better and making them easier to do.

The workout is based on 5 diff. lifts: squat, bench press, dead lift, barbell shoulder press, bent over rows. everything is 5 sets of 5 reps, except for dead lifts, its only 1 set of 5 reps.

Day 1 is squats, bench, and rows.

day 2 is squats, press, and dead lift.

workouts are every monday, wednesday, and friday. Every day you you increase your weight 5 pounds, except for the dead lifts, you increase by 10 pounds.

Its a pretty good workout to get strong and gain muscle.

if you want more info, go to stronglifts.com

MarkinAZ

02-07-2013, 06:04 PM

Mark, we aren't even sure. The owner wasn't even sure. The vet thinks she's a snoozle mix (I know I spelled that wrong). She weighs 13.4lb but because of the condition we got her in, I'm not sure if that's the average weight she should be.

:D...what do Vets know anyways;) Schnoodle maybe?

http://www.purebredpups.com/uploads/dogs/schnoodle%20puppies%20iowa%202012%20for%20sale%201 28.JPG

Adriftpanda

02-07-2013, 07:28 PM

Maybe... But she is not a pup. She's about 3 years old (we think). I'll bring this to pm since its a workout forum.

By the way, why does Tom get a package?!? Supps? :(

RobR1205

02-07-2013, 07:33 PM

Maybe... But she is not a pup. She's about 3 years old (we think). I'll bring this to pm since its a workout forum.

By the way, why does Tom get a package?!? Supps? :(

Yeah I offered up half a can of NO Xplode because my body is way too sensitive to caffeine for some reason. I was shaking in the gym haha!

Next time I get some more freebees from my online supplement store, I'll offer them up! My house is less than 10 minutes away from the ProSource factory, so I get lots of samples when I stop in.

icehog3

02-07-2013, 10:12 PM

By the way, why does Tom get a package?!? Supps? :(

Rob is making up for geRRy's absense, hopefully you will be next, Huy. :lr

Adriftpanda

02-08-2013, 12:46 AM

Hahah Rob for the win!

Gerry, we love you!!!!!

icehog3

02-08-2013, 08:34 AM

Gerry, we love you!!!!!

geRRY Come Home!!

http://i196.photobucket.com/albums/aa73/icehog3/GerryMEBOTL4.jpg

MarkinAZ

02-08-2013, 10:20 AM

Upper body this morning:

Barbell upright row
Standing curls
Standing reverse curls
Standing french press

Enjoy your Friday everyone...:tu

icehog3

02-08-2013, 01:11 PM

Sounds like a good one, Mark. :tu

Back for me.

Bent over rows to 325 for 6.
T-bar rows to 295 for 10.
Cable rows (super wide, shoulder width and close grip).
Finished with a couple sets of pull-ups and hanging to failure.

Adriftpanda

02-08-2013, 03:39 PM

Chest for me today. Time for some lunch!

icehog3

02-08-2013, 04:29 PM

Chest for me today. Time for some lunch!

Our cycle is off today.

Adriftpanda

02-08-2013, 05:50 PM

You suck :sad

icehog3

02-08-2013, 06:54 PM

You suck :sad

You blow. :)

ChicagoWhiteSox

02-08-2013, 06:57 PM

Get a room you two:D

RobR1205

02-09-2013, 06:42 PM

Hit chest, tri, and shoulders tonight. 235x12,10,7,7 on the bench, 95x12,10,8,8 for skull crushers, and 70x12,10,8,8 for dumbbell shoulder presses were the highlights. Super-setted with other exercises in between. Good day, but I'm beat now.

icehog3

02-09-2013, 06:55 PM

Good deal, Rob. :tu

Chest day for me, hit inclines and flat dumbbells, and some wirghted dips to finish off. Tomorrow will be some light legs (have a hockey game at night), and arms.

RobR1205

02-10-2013, 08:16 PM

Worked back and biceps today. Really liking the reverse flyes for my upper back/trap area. Also threw in some barbell shrugs which is out of the ordinary for me. Good day over all. Hit the sauna afterwards, which was an awesome way to end the day.

Adriftpanda

02-11-2013, 12:30 AM

Reverse flys or the cables... Love the exercise.

Chest tomorrow, think I will go for reps. I got myself a new toy.... Hemo Rage.

icehog3

02-11-2013, 12:30 AM

Reps for legs and heavy bi's today. Probably was a mistake doing legs on a gmae day, I didn't have much juice in the game.

Shoulders and tri's tomorrow, that shoudln't effect tomorrow night's game.

icehog3

02-11-2013, 12:31 AM

Chest tomorrow, think I will go for reps tomorrow. I got myself a new toy.... Hemo Rage.

Tell me what you think....one of my faves, Huy. :tu

jdakine

02-11-2013, 12:43 AM

My usual 30 minutes of cardio and shoulders. May attempt a very light back routine tomorrow, see how I feel after work.

RobR1205

02-11-2013, 03:06 PM

Resting today. Going to the range to practice rifle for a couple of hours instead.

Adriftpanda

02-11-2013, 04:24 PM

Decided to do back instead. Seems like Mondays are chest days for everyone.

Tom, Hemo Rage is the ****. One of the best pumps I've had. Felt like a freaking beast today.

icehog3

02-11-2013, 04:53 PM

Awesome, Huy! :tu

Shoulders and tri's today, not my strongest day but a good workout considering.

MarkinAZ

02-11-2013, 05:21 PM

Upper body this morning after my walk:

Standing bicep curls
Standing reverse curls
Standing upright row
Standing french press

Tom, Hemo Rage is the ****. One of the best pumps I've had. Felt like a freaking beast today.

Gettin your buzz-on today Huy?:D What flavor is your HR??

Adriftpanda

02-11-2013, 10:08 PM

Melon, not the best tasting flavor but its not too much about taste since its a shooter for me.

icehog3

02-12-2013, 01:12 AM

Off day for me Tuesday. Don't feel like I need one, but I am forcing myself to take one. Should have a monster back workout Wednesday.

jdakine

02-12-2013, 01:47 AM

DBall

02-12-2013, 05:45 AM

Made a real try at 225 on bench yesterday... felt close, but didn't get it... will probably try again Thursday. I actually feel like I will be able to do it. :banger

mosesbotbol

02-12-2013, 09:06 AM

Made a real try at 225 on bench yesterday... felt close, but didn't get it... will probably try again Thursday. I actually feel like I will be able to do it. :banger

Don't curl your lower back! Make it an honest lift when it does happen.

zmancbr

02-12-2013, 09:11 AM

Well I figured it was time to post in here. Its always fun to read this thread and since I started hitting the gym hard almost two years ago, its time to share!:banger

Decided to do back instead. Seems like Mondays are chest days for everyone.

Tom, Hemo Rage is the ****. One of the best pumps I've had. Felt like a freaking beast today.

They don't call Monday National Chest Day for nothing...:D I do my best to keep my splits so that Chest doesn't hit on Monday but sometimes it happens.

Did Chest/Triceps yesterday. Wasn't feeling it and my shoulder was a tad sore so I went high rep on chest and hit tris hard. Did some flat dumbbell presses and flyes, incline barbell press, Crossovers, then onto Tris.

Today is a high rep legs day. Doing between 20-50 reps on most exercises. Gonna fall over dead once I'm done...

icehog3

02-12-2013, 11:03 AM

Did back tonight after work. Mind you, this the first time I have done back workout since the end of September after I hurt my back. Light weights with high reps and no tightening or muscle spasms, so it appears. Will have to take it easy so not to injure, but glad I can finally add the back routine to the weekly routine.

Good to hear, Jay! :tu

Made a real try at 225 on bench yesterday... felt close, but didn't get it... will probably try again Thursday. I actually feel like I will be able to do it. :banger

Good luck, Dan! :tu

They don't call Monday National Chest Day for nothing...:D I do my best to keep my splits so that Chest doesn't hit on Monday but sometimes it happens.

Love it, Zach....I hate when chest falls on a Monday, competing for equipment with all the chest/bi Mon-Wed-Fri lifters. :lr

Bondo 287

02-12-2013, 12:48 PM

I am into toning. Treadmill, situps, pushups and reps with free weights. Not the type of power iron you guys are throwing around though. So not a lot thread wise to contribute. But just to say hi, I have been lurking around here as well.

MarkinAZ

02-12-2013, 05:08 PM

RobR1205

02-12-2013, 07:23 PM

Shoulders and Tris today. I felt a little more tired than usual, so I had to keep the same amount of reps/weight as last time. Until I can do 12,10,10,and 8 reps in a set, I stay at the same weight. After I get that, I go up in weight and drop the rep count, then slowly build up again. It's really helped me build my strength.

Adriftpanda

02-12-2013, 09:17 PM

Chesty chest. Good day, happy with my results today. :)

icehog3

02-12-2013, 11:50 PM

Off day....right elbow was killing me all day. Best it has felt all day is right now, hoping I am good to go for back in the A.M..

Adriftpanda

02-13-2013, 03:13 AM

I don't want to do legs... :(

bvilchez

02-13-2013, 03:16 AM

Just finished off arms with some 22 oz curls

DBall

02-13-2013, 05:37 AM

I've been starting back days with pull ups for time... got 50 in 4:30 yesterday... :)

Adriftpanda

02-13-2013, 11:19 AM

I'm expecting to see you looking like Tom next time we herf, Dan!

DBall

02-13-2013, 12:30 PM

I'm expecting to see you looking like Tom next time we herf, Dan!

Yeah, if Tom went on a no food diet for 6 months... :r

zmancbr

02-13-2013, 02:03 PM

Did shoulders today. Has to be one of my least favorite groups to work. Just for extra measure I did some DTP ez bar curls for Biceps as well. I don't usually do Bicep/shoulder splits, but it worked out this week. :banger

icehog3

02-13-2013, 02:08 PM

You funny guys!

Elbow held up today, cut my number of exercises way down and cut my rest between sets to almost nil. Bent over rows, cable rows and barbell shrugs. That was it, about 20 sets in less than 30 minutes, and my back is toast.

Adriftpanda

02-13-2013, 04:19 PM

Glad it held up Mr.Hog!

You know you had a good leg workout when you want to throw up.

icehog3

02-13-2013, 05:14 PM

Glad it held up Mr.Hog!

You know you had a good leg workout when you want to throw up.

When I was younger, Hujy, our leg day would consist of way too many sets of heavy squats, followed by a 10 minute drive to a toboggan hill down the raod. We would run sprints up the hill, our goal being 10. None of us ever made it, by run number 7 or so, either our hamstrings would lock up, or we would literally be puking our guts out.

I think it was around those days I began to train on an empty stomach, and do so to this day.

MarkinAZ

02-13-2013, 05:29 PM

Took the day off to rest the right arm this morning. Back to it tomorrow AM...

Just finished off arms with some 22 oz curls

Was that an Ale or a Lager Jay;)

We would run sprints up the hill, our goal being 10. None of us ever made it, by run number 7 or so, either our hamstrings would lock up, or we would literally be puking our guts out.

I think it was around those days I began to train on an empty stomach, and do so to this day.

Yep! No fun running up the big incline only to drop your cookies...

icehog3

02-13-2013, 05:41 PM

[B][COLOR=darkred]Yep! No fun running up the big incline only to drop your cookies...

Yet we did it every week, week in and week out during the non-snow months. Ah, to be 20 again! :r

MarkinAZ

02-13-2013, 06:00 PM

Yet we did it every week, week in and week out during the non-snow months. Ah, to be 20 again! :r

:r...I'm sure both legs would tear away before I even reached the half-way mark now Tom:D

icehog3

02-13-2013, 10:53 PM

Rob hooked me up zemekone style! Besides the NO-Explode, he sent some ON BCCAs, some whey protein, a nice set of Bodybuilding.com lifting straps and an awesome Coast Guard pin. Best part might have been the note, complete with some artwork. Rob, I won't post a pic, but the art made me smile...Thank you, Brother, I will be hitting the NO-Explode tomorrow, been a long time since I used it. :D

RobR1205

02-14-2013, 06:40 AM

Glad it got to you alright, Tom. It wasn't much, but I'm glad it'll go to good use. Enjoy, and get big! :)

icehog3

02-14-2013, 08:47 AM

Gonna give the NO-Explode a go in about 30, Rob. :tu

mosesbotbol

02-14-2013, 09:04 AM

One of the hardest Pilates classes to date. One chick brought her boyfriend to class and he was crying. I think the instructor as being devious that there were 4 guys in class. Chatted with a few gals and they thought the class was harder than usual.

My core has never been as strong, if only I could shed some fat, but that would mean less wine, cheese and meat...

zmancbr

02-14-2013, 02:19 PM

Gonna give the NO-Explode a go in about 30, Rob. :tu

How did the NO work for ya Tom?

One of the hardest Pilates classes to date. One chick brought her boyfriend to class and he was crying. I think the instructor as being devious that there were 4 guys in class. Chatted with a few gals and they thought the class was harder than usual.

My core has never been as strong, if only I could shed some fat, but that would mean less wine, cheese and meat...

Yeah they definitely LOVE to do that. The TRX instructor at my gym does that when the class fills up with noobs especially if they are men...:sl

I wasn't feeling it today so I did Calves and Abs with 30 mins Cardio. Made it through even if I really didn't wanna be there today!:gary

Adriftpanda

02-14-2013, 04:22 PM

Very cool, Rob.

Did shoulders and some abs today. Felt so so, could have gone harder but had Staci with me so I had to reduce the exercises. I did managed to squeeze in 6 working sets for presses.

icehog3

02-14-2013, 05:30 PM

How did the NO work for ya Tom?

I had a chitload of energy, Zach, which translated well, as my elbow was wonky, so I went with a medium weight / super high rep / super low rest scheme. I got a helluva pump, not sure if that will translate into any growth but it sure jacked me up.

MarkinAZ

02-14-2013, 06:48 PM

Upper body this afternoon following and early AM at work:

Standing reverse curls x4/8reps
Standing bicep curls x4/8reps
Standing upright row x4/8reps
Standing french press x4/8reps

Upper body feeling good:tu

Did shoulders and some abs today. Felt so so, could have gone harder but had Staci with me so I had to reduce the exercises. I did managed to squeeze in 6 working sets for presses.

...darn women;)

zmancbr

02-15-2013, 08:48 AM

I had a chitload of energy, Zach, which translated well, as my elbow was wonky, so I went with a medium weight / super high rep / super low rest scheme. I got a helluva pump, not sure if that will translate into any growth but it sure jacked me up.

Well it should help ya grow...if not at least you were super pumped! :D

Adriftpanda

02-15-2013, 01:57 PM

Back day. Went heavy. Fun.

icehog3

02-15-2013, 03:07 PM

Love me some back, Huy. :tu

Arms today, fighting a cold and a sore elbow, but got a good one in anyway. Skipped legs 'til tomorrow as I have hockey tonight and didn't want to push it.

Adriftpanda

02-16-2013, 03:29 AM

Hoping you feel better soon, Tom!

Chest tomorrow... or today since it's 2am

RobR1205

02-16-2013, 09:35 AM

No lifting for the past couple of days...I have regionals for pistol, and I want to be as steady as I can be! Will return to the church of brawn on Sunday.

MarkinAZ

02-16-2013, 01:49 PM

Nice walk with the dawg earlier this morning, followed by a great upper body workout:

Standing reverse curls x4/8reps
Standing bicep curls x4/8reps
Standing french press x4/8reps
Standing upright row x4/8reps

Feeling some nice burns in the french press and upright row:tu Have a great Saturday everyone...

No lifting for the past couple of days...I have regionals for pistol, and I want to be as steady as I can be! Will return to the church of brawn on Sunday.

A good cup of joe right before always works;):D

Good luck with the Regional Shoot Rob:tu